CompositesWorld News
Voxelfill process presented by AIM3D overcomes inhomogeneous strength properties in 3D printing
Through the Voxelfill approach, components are 3D-printed via cross-layer filling versus layered printing, strengthening Z-direction weakness for materials like fiber-reinforced composites.
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Broetje-Automation works with Boeing Germany, consortium in “Shimless Assembly” project
Foundation for future aircraft programs aims for -75% manufacturing time, -25% cost via end-to-end digitization, tolerance compensation and force-controlled joining.
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Carbon Fiber Recycling now accepts carbon fiber bobbin waste
Carbon Fiber Recycling is capable of processing depleted carbon fiber bobbins, provides opportunities for manufacturers looking to recycle 100% of their waste stream.
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Clean Aviation coordinates with EASA, announces 20 new projects
Projects include new wings, integrate fuselage/empennage and H2 storage; collaboration targets evolution of industry standards and new certification methods.
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Plyable secures $3.2 million investment to advance custom composite marketplace solution
Funding from Maven Capital Partners, Solvay Ventures and VC Forward Partners backs growth of time- and cost-saving digital composite tooling product.
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Volocopter conducts first crewed flight, deploys vertiport in Italy
In addition to crewed flights in France and South Korea, the company has successfully flown the Volocopter 2X, presented Italy’s first testing vertiport and explored the VoloIQ digital platform.
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Fortify ships Flux Core 3D printer to Ierus Technologies
Novel radio-frequency structures for defense systems are to be designed for and built via Fortify’s Flux Core composite-photopolymer 3D printer.
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Safran Nacelles gains Part 145 certification for nacelle repair site
Suzhou, China facility can now offer composite and metal MRO activities to Asia, Pacific and Oceania markets, including nacelles, thrust reversers and Comac 919 LRUs.
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Scott Bader ATC begins Crestabond MMA structural adhesive production
Scott Bader’s Drummondville, Canada, facility has begun manufacturing and supplying composites-applicable adhesives to its North American customers.
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Angeloni Group integrates Selcom into composites division
Consolidation of four facilities producing everything from technical fibers to resins and consumables is expected to drive innovative solutions, enhance offerings to composite industry customers.
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